Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Ruckersville, VA

Judy Lynn Alford

Judy Lynn Alford

Apr 14, 2025

Judy Lynn Alford, 51, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. She was born on November 27, 1973, in Greenwood, SC, to Louise Mobley Black and the late Ronnie Black. Judy had a heart as big as the world she dreamed of saving-one cat at a time. Her...

Helen Eileen Vanetten

Helen Eileen Vanetten

Apr 7, 2025

Helen B. VanEtten, 90, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on August 4, 1934, in Ulysses, PA, to the late Leonard and Maude Burdick. Helen had a remarkable sense of style which was present for all to see in her home, her gardens, and in her...

Christina Rukavina

Christina Rukavina

Apr 6, 2025

Christina Rukavina passed away last Sunday, April 6th, after a valiant 9 month battle with uterine cancer. She was 72 years young. She was preceded in death by her mom and dad, Martha and Louis Rukavina; her beloved nephews, Mark Timothy Rukavina and Peter Paul Rukavina; as well as her sister-in-law, Linda Scallon Rukavina. Chris is the first of our...

James Harim Mcdaniel

James Harim Mcdaniel

Apr 5, 2025

James Harim McDaniel, 77, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Laurels of Charlottesville Nursing Home. A lifelong outdoorsman and hardworking man of the land, James ran his own logging company for many years. His days were often spent deep in the woods-cutting trees, carving roads through the mountains with his dozer, dragging logs...

Nicholas Dominic Sica

Nicholas Dominic Sica

Apr 4, 2025

Nicholas Dominic Sica, beloved nurse, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the Hospice of the Piedmont Center for Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was 69 years old. Born on August 21, 1955, in Miami, Florida, Nicholas was the son of the late Nicholas A. Sica and Jeanine Y. Sica (Lipartia). He dedicated his...

Michael Alan Obey

Michael Alan Obey

Apr 2, 2025

Michael Alan Obey, 62, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 10, 1963, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Andrew Alan Obey and Hattie Zola Harris. Michael's journey began in Brooklyn, New York, where he spent his formative years embraced by the city's rich cultural tapestry. When he...

Sherry Cheri Bradwell

Sherry Cheri Bradwell

Mar 30, 2025

Sherry Cheri Bradwell, 46, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on July 20, 1978, in Philadelphia, PA to Leslie Boyer and the late Richard Bradwell. Sherry, known to many as Honey, was a woman who lit up every room she entered. With a big personality and a...

Rebecca Ann Wilkins

Rebecca Ann Wilkins

Mar 25, 2025

Rebecca Ann Wilkins, age 76, of Stephenson, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning of March 25, 2025, in Charlottesville, Virginia. She married William James Wilkins in April of 1968 and shared 53 years of marriage until his passing on March 6, 2025. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Jenkins and Mary Jenkins. She...

Marie Jeanette Wiemer

Marie Jeanette Wiemer

Mar 23, 2025

Marie Jeanette Wiemer, 73, of Culpeper, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Brookside Nursing and Rehab in Warrenton, VA. She was born on December 25, 1951, in New Orleans, LA. Marie lived a life full of adventure, dedication, and passion. As the daughter of Leo G.D. Wiemer, Jr., she experienced life in various places while her father...

Angela Weakley

Angela Weakley

Mar 20, 2025

Angela Weakley, age 76, of Stanardsville, VA, passed away peacefully in her residence, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, with family by her side. She was born April 26, 1947, in Wise County, VA. Services for Ms. Weakley may be announced at a later date. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the...

Mary Kinzie Inge

Mary Kinzie Inge

Mar 14, 2025

Mary Eliza (Kinzie) Inge passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025. She spent her last days and weeks surrounded by loved ones and dear friends. Family: Mary is survived by her husband of 51 years, Malcolm Inge. Together they raised three daughters: Leanne Inge (Daniel Maupin), Jessica James (Will), and Taylor Walsh (Tom). The delight of Mary's life were...

Nancy Louise Richardson

Nancy Louise Richardson

Mar 14, 2025

Nancy Louise Richardson, 77 of Esmont, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on March 14, 2025, after a long battle with health issues. She was born February 13,1948, in Richlands, Virginia, to the late William Graham "Fox" Monk and Ruby Kathleen Monk. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Stella Jean Mitchell, Virginia Myrtle Marie Monk Palmer,...

Maria Rosa Canela Ceja

Maria Rosa Canela Ceja

Mar 14, 2025

Maria Rosa "Rosita" Canela Ceja, 75, of Harrisonburg, VA, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Sentara RMH Medical Center. She was born on April 3, 1949, to the late Benjamin Canela and Maria Ceja. Rosita was born in her beloved Michoacan, Mexico, where she grew up surrounded by her large family. As a teenager, she moved to Mexico...

Ruth Elizabeth Jones

Ruth Elizabeth Jones

Mar 14, 2025

Ruth Elizabeth Jones, 76, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Arrangements for Mrs. Jones may be announced at a later date. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.

Charlene Hope Raines

Charlene Hope Raines

Mar 12, 2025

Charlene Hope Raines, 70, of Orange, VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her residence. She was born on November 19, 1954, in Charlottesville, VA, to the late Charles Edward Smith and Lois Juliet Ennis Smith. Charlene was a woman of warmth, kindness, and endless love. She found joy in the simple things, especially the soothing rhythm of...

Cynthia Kay Garwood

Cynthia Kay Garwood

Mar 12, 2025

Services for Ms. Garwood may be announced at a later date. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.

Donald Payson Blanchard

Donald Payson Blanchard

Mar 11, 2025

To the sorrow of all who knew him, Donald Payson Blanchard (Don, Donzo, The Don) age 61, died March 11, 2025, after a 5-year battle with colorectal cancer. At the time of his death, Don was a resident of Charlottesville, VA. Don grew up in Greens Farms, CT, where he learned the arts of cooking and catering from his mother,...

Becky Lou Mawyer

Becky Lou Mawyer

Mar 10, 2025

Becky Lou Mawyer, 59, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born on July 25, 1965, in Charlottesville, to her loving mother, Betty Morris, and the late Tommy Hicks. Becky was known for her kind heart, fun-loving spirit, and creative touch. She enjoyed shopping trips, always finding something special for herself...

Violetta Fassett

Violetta Fassett

Mar 7, 2025

Violetta Fassett March 18, 1940 - March 7, 2025 Violetta Fassett, age 84, of Louisa, VA, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 7, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on March 18, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA, and lived a life full of warmth, creativity, and generosity. Violetta dedicated her career to public service as a...

Lou Anne Farrar

Lou Anne Farrar

Mar 6, 2025

Services for Ms. Farrar may be announced at a later date. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Va is handling the arrangements.

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